Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Talentify; Chattanooga (TN); In loco; USD 39.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Yearly bonuses depending on production

Total Rewards Package

Growth Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Flexible Work Schedule

Descrizione del lavoro

Aston Carter in Chattanooga, TN seeks an Accountant to support manufacturing financial operations including cost, inventory, and reporting in a full-time, on-site, contract-to-hire role.

The role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, HR, and Plant Leadership to ensure GAAP compliance and accurate records, with a pay range of $28-$38 per hour and strong growth opportunities.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 25 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment preferred.
• Experience with inventory accounting and cost accounting strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software.

Mansioni

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Analyze financial transactions to ensure compliance with accounting policies and GAAP.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audits and financial reviews.
• Assist in maintaining internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, labor costs, overhead expenses, and production variances.
• Maintain standard cost systems and support cost roll updates.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and communicate findings to management.
• Support product costing and profitability analysis.
• Assist operations leadership in identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare reports related to production efficiency and cost performance.
• Monitor inventory transactions and ensure accurate inventory valuation.
• Reconcile inventory balances and investigate discrepancies.
• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
• Analyze inventory adjustments, scrap, obsolete inventory, and inventory reserves.
• Work closely with warehouse and production teams to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Support inventory reporting and related financial analyses.
• Prepare financial reports, operational analyses, and management presentations.
• Analyze financial performance and identify trends impacting business results.
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Develop reports detailing manufacturing performance, profitability, and cost drivers.
• Support key business decisions through financial analysis and recommendations.
• Monitor capital expenditures and project spending.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and proper coding.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Support payment processing and customer account reconciliations.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and resolve issues with vendors and customers.
• Ensure timely processing of financial transactions.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor actual spending against budgeted amounts.
• Analyze budget variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support departmental leaders with financial planning activities.
• Prepare reports and analysis related to operational and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and financial procedures.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Assist with tax filings, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain documentation required for audits and financial reviews.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls and processes.
• Utilize ERP and accounting systems to maintain accurate financial data.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools and financial dashboards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts that increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.

Conoscenze

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Manufacturing financial processes

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Strumenti

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

JD Edwards

Descrizione del lavoro

Aston Carter in Chattanooga, TN seeks an Accountant to support manufacturing financial operations including cost, inventory, and reporting in a full-time, on-site, contract-to-hire role.

The role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, HR, and Plant Leadership to ensure GAAP compliance and accurate records, with a pay range of $28-$38 per hour and strong growth opportunities.